When dams cause more problems than they solve, removing them can pay off for people and nature

Across the United States, dams generate hydroelectric power, store water for drinking and irrigation, control flooding and create recreational opportunities such as slack-water boating and waterskiing.

Nevada, Las Vegas start Phase 2 reopening

Las Vegas establishments and other Nevada businesses will start Phase 2 reopening Friday, marking the biggest reopening of the state's economy since the beginning of the coronavirus restrictions.

Plunging sales force Nissan to leave Korea

Japanese automaker Nissan Motor announced Thursday that it plans to pull out from South Korea at the end of 2020, 16 years after it entered the country in 2004.

Column: Dealer who towed people's cars away amid pandemic is under investigation

L.A. City Atty. Mike Feuer says his office and other law-enforcement agencies are investigating car dealer Hooman Nissani.

Data-relay satellite ready for service

The second node in the most sophisticated laser communication network ever designed is ready to go into service.

A majority in the US supports making mail-in voting easier, new study shows

A majority of United States residents supports measures to make it easier to vote by mail, according to new results from a national survey led by researchers from Northeastern, Harvard,...

Reopening California off to a slow start as customers stay away, fears of coronavirus still loom large

The gradual reopening underscores the difficult choice facing retailers, employees and consumers alike: If stores are full, the pandemic could worsen. If they're empty, there goes the economy.

In a technology-reliant time, researcher studies why people with disabilities are less likely to use technology

In a time when people are self-isolating due to COVID-19 restrictions, technology allows people to work from home through Zoom and to chat with friends and family through social media....

Media literacy lessons a must for schools

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of teaching students the difference between real and fake or misleading news say the authors of a new report into news media literacy...

Work and wellbeing bounce back during coronavirus crisis

Government measures to arrest the economic impact of COVID-19 have helped stop further job losses and declines in working hours, new analysis from The Australian National University (ANU) shows.

Are masks the new face of our society? Science and the changing landscape of human expression

As masks become the norm in a post-COVID-19 world, experts discuss adapting to new social cues, facial recognition and even security concerns.

NASCAR: Chase Elliott wins again, snaps Cup Series skid at Charlotte

Chase Elliott was relieved after he recovered from two heartbreaking Cup Series finishes to win the rescheduled Alsco Uniforms 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Look: WWE's Becky Lynch posts first ultrasound photo, wishes Seth Rollins happy birthday

WWE star Becky Lynch released her first ultrasound photo on Instagram and wished her fiance, Seth Rollins, a happy 34th birthday.

Supporters say space spending is justified despite the pandemic: Don Pittis

As we wait for SpaceX's launch on Saturday, supporters say public fascination with the first private-sector human space voyage is only one sign of the importance of “NewSpace," the emerging...

'Is pork essential?' In a Smithfield town, a coronavirus-plagued meat factory comes back to life

Smithfield, one of the nation's largest pork plants in Sioux Falls, S.D., shut down after nearly a quarter of its workers were infected with the coronavirus. As it reopens, refugees...

Live discussion on education during the COVID-19 pandemic

Join us on Wednesday 3 June for a live streamed conversation  with European experts on how space can help with post-millennials’ education and social lives.

Data-relay satellite ready for service

The second node in the most sophisticated laser communication network ever designed is ready to go into service.Dubbed the “SpaceDataHighway”, the European Data Relay System (EDRS) helps Earth-observing satellites to...

Live discussion on post-millennials’ education during the COVID-19 pandemic

Join us on Wednesday 3 June for a live streamed conversation  with European experts on how space can help with post-millennials’ education and social lives.

MacKay, O'Toole pitch pandemic recovery plans heavy on tax incentive, fiscal prudence

John Hawkes hopes 'End of Sentence' brings fathers, sons closer

"End of Sentence" star John Hawkes shares his hopes that the father-son drama can bring families together.

Emergency health transport can carry surprise big bills

Money is the last thing on anyone's mind during a medical emergency, but new research shows many patients could be hit with huge bills for that ambulance drive or helicopter...

California's coronavirus budget crisis leaves Newsom and lawmakers at odds

The alternative budget adopted by Senate Democrats differs from the governor's proposal to address the state's coronavirus fueled deficit in several key ways.

L.A. County officials hope reopening plan is approved by Friday

Los Angeles County officials are hoping to find out as early as Friday whether they'll be allowed to reopen restaurants for in-person dining, along with barbershops and hair salons.

Buccaneers QB Tom Brady selling customized Cadillac Escalade for $300K

NFL star Tom Brady, who made the move to Florida this off-season, is selling his customized Cadillac Escalade for the price of a lavish home.

Ex-New Orleans Saints CB Eli Apple agrees to deal with Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers agreed to terms on a one-year contract with former New Orleans Saints cornerback Eli Apple.

Air travel is slowly rebounding in the US

Delta Airlines is increasing flights to many regions of the world from its hubs. (Miguel Angel Sanz/Unsplash/)This story originally featured on Flying Magazine.While it’s certainly not time to claim victory of any sort...

State Department approves $425M deal for work on Kuwait's Patriot missiles

The State Department approved a possible deal for Patriot missile support for up to $425 million, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced Thursday.

No pay cuts for California elected officials amid budget crisis prompted by coronavirus

The decision came with an entreaty from Tom Dalzell, the chairman of the state Citizens Compensation Commission, who called on California's 132 elected state officials to each consider taking less...